My friend Kim over at Adoption Ark asked me to share my story about my son Michael's adoption, and I promised Kim I would share it here, too. Below is Kim's email that I wanted to share.
With the New Year approaching, Adoption ARK has been evaluating the project needs for 2011. During this evaluation we noticed that the adoptions of children with special needs, as well as older children, have dramatically declined while the need is rising.
Why does the number of adoptions for children, who are in the most need, continue to decline?
While there are many parents who would love to open their hearts and homes to these children, coming up with the funds to cover international adoption expenses can be challenging for many families. In the past, Adoption ARK has been able to help parents adopting children with special needs and older children through our grant programs. In the past 3 years Adoption ARK has awarded thousands of dollars in grants toward such adoptions. We have a passion and a lifelong commitment to supporting the children who are most in need of our help. We know that you do too.
In 2011, Adoption ARK would like to continue offering grants for older children and children with special needs. Dee Thompson is an adoptive parent that was awarded a grant for her son Michael. She writes...
I started the adoption of my son in 2006 and brought him home from Kazakhstan in 2007, when he was 10 years old. Michael is 14 now, and just the light of my life. Adopting him was one of the best decisions I ever made. He is funny, smart, makes excellent grades, and despite his lack of a right hand he is a powerful tennis player and baseball player. If Adoption Ark had not given me a grant for his adoption, I know I would've been too discouraged to pursue it. - Dee Thompson
Please click here to watch Michael's inspiring story.
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General donations are appreciated or you may donate to an adoption in a specific country, a specific need, or even a specific child. Email us for more details on children waiting to be adopted.
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Thank you so much for your generous help!
Many blessings to you and your family,
The Team at Adoption ARK
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